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This Insanely Remote South Pacific Island Is Our Home For a Day [Ep. 154]
16. juni 2024 · 16 min · 26K visninger · Tauna, Society Islands
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Kate and Curtis, sailing the 40-ft vessel Sweet Ruca, arrive in French Polynesia after a 23-day passage from Patagonia.7:55 Upon checking into the town of Riqueteya, they depart for the uninhabited island of Tauna.2:23 Navigation to Tauna requires a constant bow watch to avoid submerged pearl-farming buoys.3:09 At the anchorage, the crew anchors on a sandy shelf and uses a float to keep their chain off the coral.3:26 They inspect the hull and find that Micron Premium Polishing Bottom Paint by International Paints has prevented significant barnacle growth after 18 months in the water.4:34 The crew spends their time snorkeling, exploring the island, and hosting friends from the boat Challenger for a sundowner on the beach.12:16 They celebrate the arrival by sharing glacier ice collected in Chile with fresh coconuts gathered locally.14:04
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